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Premiere date: March 29, 2020

The medics and midwives of Nonnatus House encounter new challenges as the population shifts, rules change and old diseases return. Meanwhile, their own experiences are fueled by love, loss and doubt.

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Season 9 Episode Guide

Episode 1

A baby is abandoned in a dustbin. The team battle an unexpected diphtheria outbreak.

Episode 2

The team care for a pregnant prostitute.

Episode 3

Lucille delivers a baby in an elevator. Nurse Crane treats a Sylheti woman.

Episode 4

Four young doctors arrive at Nonnatus House, causing a lot of excitement among the midwives.

Episode 5

A patient’s wife refuses to accept further help. A first-time father frustrates Nurse Crane.

Episode 6

The Turners receive alarming news about their daughter. Fred tries to reinstate a horticulture show.

Episode 7

Kevin sees a troubled patient. The maternity home receives a long-awaited incubator.

Episode 8

When the council announces plans to cut Nonnatus House’s funding, Sister Julienne fights back.

2019 Holiday Special

2019 Holiday Special

The Nonnatus House team go to the Outer Hebrides in response to a nursing shortage.

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Behind the Scenes | Writing for the Times

The cast and crew behind Call the Midwife discuss how the writing keeps the show relevant, fresh and speaks to today's challenges.

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Blogs from Season 9

A Call to Action

A Call to Action

by Andrea Altomaro | May 26, 2020

Trixie's words echoed down to the generations of midwives before her and the ones after her, and all to all of the health care providers who work with vulnerable, underserved populations.

Every Person Deserves a Midwife

Every Person Deserves a Midwife

by Michelle Collins | May 18, 2020

We “midwife” people both into, and out of, this life. If you think about just the physiologic processes involved in both birthing and dying, the two are remarkably similar.

The Faces Behind the Numbers

The Faces Behind the Numbers

by Katie Moriarty | May 18, 2020

When I watched this last episode of Season 9, I was proud of Trixie. I think she would be proud of us as we weather the storms and strive to shine in our time.

Call the Midwife Season 9, Episode 8 GIF Recap

Call the Midwife Season 9, Episode 8 GIF Recap

by Emma Goddard | May 18, 2020

“Call the Midwife” family, we’ve made it to the season finale and oh what a time it has been over these past few months.

I Believe in You

I Believe in You

by Andrea Altomaro | May 11, 2020

Here’s to Call the Midwife for accurately representing the work of midwives, bringing the knowledge of the midwifery model of care to the mainstream. Happy Nurses Week!

When Daily Challenges Cloud Out Judgment

When Daily Challenges Cloud Out Judgment

by Michelle Collins | May 11, 2020

Challenges for Dr. McNulty, for Sister Frances, for Nurse Franklin, for Marian Arnsby, and for others. All different, yet all challenges just the same.

Call the Midwife Season 9, Episode 7 GIF Recap

Call the Midwife Season 9, Episode 7 GIF Recap

by Emma Goddard | May 11, 2020

A week has gone by since Episode 6 of “Call the Midwife” tore through our hearts and dragged us through the emotional passing of Warren Bryant. It was a journey we didn’t sign up for, but here we are.

The Medicalization of Birth

The Medicalization of Birth

by Katie Moriarty | May 11, 2020

With the opening scene I could feel a visceral difference in the room and the approach to assisting the woman in childbirth.

'The Bonds, However Delicate, Were Perfect'

'The Bonds, However Delicate, Were Perfect'

by Michelle Collins | May 04, 2020

When people hear what any birth worker does, they inevitably comment on how “happy” our work must be. Yes, it is a glorious place to be. When it is sad, though, it is the saddest of places to be.

Call the Midwife Season 9, Episode 6 GIF Recap

Call the Midwife Season 9, Episode 6 GIF Recap

by Emma Goddard | May 04, 2020

We’re not sure about the rest of you, but it’s been many moons since we last succumbed to Heidi Thomas’ poetic writing with a true, heart wrenching ugly cry.

Discovering Ways to Cope with the Here and Now

Discovering Ways to Cope with the Here and Now

by Katie Moriarty | May 04, 2020

As a Modern Day midwife in the midst of COVID-19, times are difficult as we have to rethink how to share our joys and our struggles and even our grief.

Surviving Trauma as a Health Care Provider

Surviving Trauma as a Health Care Provider

by Andrea Altomaro | May 04, 2020

I may feel overwhelmed, stretched in every direction between all of my responsibilities, but I’m so grateful for the mental escape each week as I tune in to Call the Midwife.

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